HAWAIIAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES MANILA FLIGHTS

11 January 2008 - Philippine Consul General to Hawaii Ariel Y. Abadilla reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Hawaiian Airlines (HA) has completed all US and RP government formalities and logistical requirements  and will start its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Manila on 14 April 2008.

The HA service to Manila is a welcome development for the large Filipino-American community in Hawaii as well as for the general public. This augurs well for the Philippine tourism industry and for business in general on both sides of the Pacific. Significantly, Manila is the first-ever destination in Asia for HA. Mr. Mark Dunkerley, HA President and CEO commented – “We see the Philippines economy growing and we are clearly aware of the strong ties between Hawaii and the Philippines”.

HA nonstop HNL-MNL-HNL flights are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, providing more convenient choices for the traveling public aside. Roundtrip fares for the new service begin at $848 in coach class. Ticket sales have begun on the HA website and through its reservations call center based in the Philippines, as well as through travel agents in the US and the Philippines. HA is ranked as America’s #1 airline in the 2007 Airline Quality Ratings. END

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